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KING DIAMOND Still Signed To Metal Blade Records (For Now)
KING DIAMOND are still officially signed to Metal Blade Records, despite recent rumors indicating that the company and the band have parted ways. However, according to manager Ole Bang, the current running agreement is approaching the date of the option for a new recording, and I have no info to the...April 20, 2002
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IRON MAIDEN Frontman Finalizes Touring Line-Up For Summer Appearances
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson will utilize a touring band composed of former SKUNKWORKS bandmate/guitarist Al Dickson, ex-THE ALMIGHTY/ALICE COOPER guitarist Pete Friesen, SACK TRICK bassist Chris Dale, and SACK TRICK drummer Robin Guy during his upcoming European summer festival appearances,...April 19, 2002
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NIGHTWISH "Century Child" Live Dates Announced
Finland's NIGHTWISH have announced the dates for their upcoming Century Child tour—the group's last dates prior to taking an extensive break from touring and recording activities. They are as follows: Jun. 28 - Balingen, GER @ Bang Your Head Jul. 13 – Helsinki, FIN @ Tuska Open Air Festival Jul. 16...April 9, 2002
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VICIOUS RUMORS Aiming For "Crushing, High-Energy, Signature Sound" On Next CD
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area melodic metallers VICIOUS RUMORS are currently in pre-production for their 11th full-length CD, which will tentatively be recorded during the summer for a late 2002 release. According to the group's official web site, the as-yet-untitled album will feature a crushing,...April 5, 2002
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FOZZY Confirmed For Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD Festival
FOZZY, featuring WWF wrestler Chris Jericho, former members of STUCK MOJO and producer Andy Sneap, are the latest act to have been confirmed for this year's Bang Your Head festival, which is scheduled to take place in Balingen, Germany on June 28th and 29th. The full list of artists currently schedu...April 5, 2002
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HALFORD Confirmed For BANG YOUR HEAD
HALFORD is the latest act to have been confirmed for this year's Bang Your Head festival, which is scheduled to take place in Balingen, Germany on June 28th and 29th. The full list of artists currently scheduled to appear at the event is as follows: BRUCE DICKINSON CANDLEMASS HALFORD SLAYER GAMMA RA...March 14, 2002
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SHADOWKEEP Enlist New Bassist, Continue Work On Sophomore CD
Britain's SHADOWKEEP have replaced bassist Steve Scott with Steve Kightley. The group's new line-up will make the following live appearances during the summer: Jun. 18 - Cartoon - Croydon, UK Jun. 20 - Spirit Of 66 - Verviers, BEL Jun. 21 - Headbangers Open Air Festival - Hamburg, GER Jun. 28 - Bang...March 11, 2002
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CANDLEMASS Postpone Greek Club Shows, Announce More Festival Appearances
The reunited classic line-up of CANDLEMASS will perform two club shows in Greece at the end of April—the first “proper” headlining shows the band will have done since they reformed late last year. Originally scheduled to take place in late March but postponed due to an unspecified scheduling conflic...March 8, 2002
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IRON MAIDEN Frontman Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival!
In what appears to be a conscious attempt to play every European summer festival in existence, IRON MAIDEN frontman BRUCE DICKINSON has now been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock festival, which is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 7th and Saturday, June 8th in Sölvesbor...March 8, 2002
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BYFIST Confirmed For Texan Version Of BANG YOUR HEAD
Texas' BYFIST have just been confirmed for the American version of the Bang Your Head festival, which is scheduled to take place in San Antonio, Texas on April 5th. Other bands set to appear include HELSTAR, GAHDZILLA MOTOR CREW, plus many more. BYFIST's Adrenalin EP was produced by WAYNE/REVEREND m...March 8, 2002
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Former DYING FETUS Drummer Makes SLAYER Short List, Announcement Expected In Coming Weeks
Former DYING FETUS/SUFFOCATION/M.O.D. and current MISERY INDEX drummer Kevin Talley is reportedly one of three sticksmen that have been re-called by SLAYER's management for a second audition to fill the slot left vacant by the recent departure of Paul Bostaph (now in SYSTEMATIC). Although no officia...March 6, 2002
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IRON MAIDEN Frontman Confirmed For BANG YOUR HEAD Festival!
IRON MAIDEN frontman BRUCE DICKINSON will reportedly appear as a “special guest” at the upcoming Bang Your Head festival, which is scheduled to take place in Balingen, Germany on June 28th and 29th. The full list of artists currently scheduled to appear at the event is as follows: BRUCE DICKINSON CA...March 6, 2002
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SLAYER Confirmed For Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD Festival
SLAYER have been confirmed as one of the co-headliners at this year's Bang Your Head festival, which is scheduled to take place in Balingen, Germany on June 28th and 29th. Two more co-headlining acts have yet to be confirmed for the event, which will be preceded by a “warm-up” show at Rockdisco WOM...March 2, 2002
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VANDEN PLAS Announce Upcoming Tour
German progresive metallers VANDEN PLAS have announced the details of their upcoming tour of Germany and France. The dates are as follows: Apr. 24 – Frankfurt, GER @ Spritzenhaus Apr. 25 – Frankfurt, GER @ Spritzenhaus Apr. 26 – Pirmasens, GER @ Quasimoto Apr. 28 – Paris, FRA @ Elysee Montmatre (w/R...February 28, 2002
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SAXON World Tour Announced
SAXON have announced the dates for their forthcoming world tour. They are as follows: Mar. 16 - Spodek-Metal Mania Festival – Katowice, POL Mar. 29 - Lucky Rijssen – Zwolle, NETH Mar. 30 - Splendid – Lille, FRA Mar. 31 - Paaspop Festival – Schijndel, NETH Apr. 05 - New Jersey Metalfest - Asbury Park...February 27, 2002
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